Markets news from FPJ – Page 6
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NewsFailed marriages boost frozen produce sales
Rising divorce rates and smaller households have brought new opportunities for fresh suppliers looking to diversify into frozen as first container of frozen Peruvian avocados arrives in China
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NewsJo Lambrecht to leave BelOrta for new project
Sales and marketing director of one of Europe’s largest fresh fruit and vegetable cooperatives to step down after more than 21 years with the business
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NewsTop chef set to appear at New Covent Garden Market
Pierre Koffmann will be promoting The Food Heroes chef-led branded range of veg and potatoes, with food trucks also offering high-end chicken and chips to market traders
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NewsCounty Supplies scores high for sustainability performance
Foodservice supplier becomes first at New Covent Garden Market to be placed in top 15 per cent of the 150,000+ companies assessed globally
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NewsSinclair’s new platform aims to demystify compostable packaging rules
The compostable label specialist is launching an educational hub to support stakeholders on technical topics surrounding packaging, composting and sustainable practices
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NewsSweet Sensation pear harvest begins with 6,000 tonnes expected
Premium pear variety has established itself as a European retail mainstay, with Dutch growers expecting to strong demand this season as harvesting gets underway
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News‘Sky is the limit’ for fresh suppliers moving into dried
There is strong opportunity for fresh fruit suppliers to diversify into dried fruit or nuts thanks to commonality among consumers and growth in key markets, according to speakers at a new Asiafruit Showcase session
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NewsFood prices rise for fifth consecutive month
Food and drink prices have risen by an annual rate of 5.1 per cent in the fastest increase since January 2024, new ONS figures show
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NewsTesco crowned top British apple retailer for second year running
Asda takes BAPL prize for best year-on-year performance in apples, while Sainsbury’s emerges as biggest supporter of UK-grown pears
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NewsPhilippe Binard highlights European strawberry production decline despite €2.7bn market value
European strawberry production has declined 13 per cent over the past decade despite representing a €2.7bn market, with cultivation now covering 74,000ha, Freshfel Europe’s Philippe Binard told the International Strawberry Conference
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NewsHeston Blumenthal unveils new menu for those using weight loss drugs
Move signals how foodservice and hospitality could adapt to rapid uptake of appetite suppressant jabs such as Mounjaro, as major tipping point in food consumption trends begins to take hold
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NewsPhoto report: For the love of a market
A new photography exhibition opens at New Covent Garden Market this week with work by photographer Clive Boursnell that recognises his lifetime’s dedication to capturing the essence and character of the market and its characters
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NewsWaitrose outperforms market despite losses at John Lewis parent group
Premium retailer saw a six per cent increase in sales in the first half of 2025 as new MD and former Tesco exec Tom Denyard takes the reins
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NewsSouth Africa eyes promising stonefruit season despite challenges
South African stonefruit growers are looking ahead to a positive season following last year’s significant volume increases, though US tariffs present new challenges
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NewsCalifornia Table Grape Commission launches global marketing campaign to support autumn crop
Campaign utilises multi-channel promotions and key festive celebrations to boost consumption
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NewsBeans campaign wins £1.4m in lottery funding
The collaboration between Veg Power, The Food Foundation, Ark Agency and local authorities is aiming for more sales, promotion and education around beans as a healthy food that can help cut dietary emissions
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NewsAsia ambitions: Brands, growth and ultra-quick retail
UK produce companies joined Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong where discussions centred on brands, logistics and new market opportunities. Nina Pullman and Fred Searle report from the show
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NewsFyffes launches new banana campaign across Ireland
The iconic fruit marketer is rolling out a playful new marketing initiative featuring its branded bananas in unusual situations against famous Irish landmarks
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NewsApeel Sciences sues wellness influencer over ‘toxic’ coating claims
California-based company files lawsuit against wellness influencer Robyn Openshaw, alleging she conducted years-long disinformation campaign against company’s plant-based produce coatings
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FeaturesUK growers spot stonefruit potential
Weather conditions in the south of England were ideal for cherry and plum production this year, as growers like WB Chambers step up efforts to extend the seasons